Posted 22:00 by Tycho

Excellent news (for now)!

I checked my DiffEQ's exam grade: 95!!! I can't believe I aced it. Unless this was out of 200 points, which I wouldn't be surprised that he'd pull something like that :-P.

Today I went to O'er the Northern Lands. Reason? My homeland was being invaded (Rhiassa). Nine brave Rhiassan souls, along with other courageous peoples, stood as staunch defenders of the border keep at Forevergreen Hill. Wave after wave of enemies assaulted our position, and we held the line. Things were looking quite hairy for a while, but only after our portcullis fell (YES, WE HAD A PORTCULLIS!!!). I tried out my hand at combat archery today--I'm actually a good shot, except for when I hit Janna in the face (ouch--it was my fault, I was in a rush and held the bow upside down, and nocked the arrow higher than its supposed to be, so that royally sucked).

I only died twice, which is exceptionally good considering the odds.

Defending a real defensible position (IE a castle) is wicked fun. Especially if you have a wicked awesome portcullis to keep the enemy at bay while the pikes and archers work at them. Unfortunately the portcullis was eventually destroyed, so the shields (I dropped the bow and picked up my shield) and pikes formed a "cup" inside the the castle, which maximized our usage of a choke point right where the portcullis had been.

By the end, I was dead tired, and so began making a fool of myself (as usual when I'm tired), and by the time I left the B, I was being sort of an asshole...I was way beyond tired then...almost fell asleep in the restaurant. I'd like to apologize for all those who had to put up with me at the B...I don't mean to act like an asshole or make a fool of myself, but I was just so wicked tired by then. Again, sorry.

And every week about this time, one of my roommate's tells me I need a girlfriend. Thanks for reminding me. I'm pretty sure I heard you the last 7 times you told me, no need to rub it in.

I'm really burning out fast. 5 weeks of hard work...2 more to go, and burning out fast...not good. Thanks to my friends, I've been able to lower my stress level from "getting gray hair" to "barely tolerable" (yes, I am getting gray hair...I saw a few a couple days ago). The 10 day term break is going to be awesome.

This should have come first, but my thoughts are barely coherent at this point (and woo-hoo! I've still got some homework to finish up!)...I'd like to give ALL of my friend's a big thank you. I don't know how I'd live without you guys. Thanks to all of you, I'm no longer the one guy no one really wants to associate with, I owe pretty much everything I am and stand for to you people, and to God. I pray for all of your safety and success, and thank you for everything you have done for me. Someday I pray I'll be able to return the service in kind.

Ah yes, now there's homework to attend to, and my mind is blown...I'm tired, stressed, not in the mood to do it, and did I mention tired? It must, however, be completed. Then I will crash and hopefully get a really good night's sleep.

Good night, and the next person who pokes me is going to be very, very sorry that they did so. Or not. Or maybe. I dunno. I'll figure it out someday soon...like next Thursday. Or something like that. Maybe not ever.

Either way, good night, my friends, safe travels and prestige await!